Being Neighborly | Volunteer handyman repairs local woman’s faith in humanity
Jan 24, 2025She reached out on social media, looking to pay someone to replace a mailbox destroyed by vandals just before Christmas. He offered to do it for free.
Meet Roomba, Harbor WildWatch’s new Pacific red octopus
Jan 14, 2025She’s new in town, and she enjoys going out at night. She dines on mussels, which are her favorite, though she also enjoys salmon. She’s tiny and doesn’t like sharing her space with others. Roomba is a Pacific red octopus about the size of a large grape. Staff at the Marine Science and Technology Center
Toy Drive makes Christmas merrier for 975 local children
Dec 18, 2024150 volunteers helped out with the Gig Harbor Peninsula FISH Toy Drive, which wrapped up this week.
Being Neighborly | Small acts of kindness during a hectic day
Dec 13, 2024Wendy Walsh thanks several strangers at the Gig Harbor Post Office who were extraordinarily kind to her grandson.
Prison Pet Partnership provides training for incarcerated women — and service dogs for those who need them
Dec 05, 2024Along with grooming and boarding, the Prison Pet Partnership at Gig Harbor’s Washington Corrections Center for Women trains service dogs.
Six ways to spread holiday cheer this season
Dec 04, 2024Opportunities to help spread holiday cheer are abundant this season. There are many ways to give to those in need, whether it’s a new coat, toys, food or cash. Stuff the Bus Peninsula School District bus drivers are once again hosting the Stuff the Bus event on Saturday, Dec. 7, at two locations: Target and
New Harbor Winds conductor debuts this month
Nov 29, 2024Mel Brazley will lead Harbor Winds in a performance of music from Cait Nishimura, Percey Grainger, Katahj Copley, Nubia Donjuan and others on Dec. 15.
Basket Brigade carrying on and bigger than ever, even as its founder steps aside
Nov 19, 2024More than 800 area families will receive the makings of a traditional Thanksgiving meal next week thanks to the annual Thanksgiving Basket Brigade. This idea of helping families in need has been a passion for David and Debbie Cathers of Gig Harbor, who started the Basket Brigade in 1994 with the help of a few
Being Neighborly | Meet Miss Gig Harbor, on a mission to remove barriers to learning
Nov 17, 2024Being Neighborly Helpers are everywhere. We just have to look for them. Gig Harbor Now wants to showcase how someone in the community — a stranger, neighbor, teacher, classmate, anyone — has helped you. Whether it’s a small act of kindness or something that had a larger impact, send it in. It could be included
Ham radio operators could be key communications link in case of emergency
Nov 13, 2024An earthquake or a major storm could knock out traditional communications methods. That’s where local ham radio operators come in.